Ernest Ted Jennings
Priceville
Funeral service for Ernest Ted Jennings, 70, of Priceville, will be Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Valhermoso Springs First Christian Church with the Rev. Tim Trambarger officiating. Burial will be in the Valhermoso Springs Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at teh church one hour prior to service.
Mr. Jennings, who died June 25, 2011, was born March 14, 1941, in Morgan County to James Wilbur Jennings and Inez Bramlett Jennings. He was a member of Valhermoso Springs First Christian Church, a Civil War enthusiast, and loved restoring cars. He was a great person with high expectations in life and had a great love for his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Candy Jennings of Priceville; two daughters, Anna Jennings Turner of Huntsville, and Tanya Jennings of Cotaco; step-son, Gary Strawder (Michelle) of Decatur; step-daughter, Tracy Kearns (Jeff) of Russelville; mother of his children, Dolores Jennings of Lacey's Spring; three brothers, James E. Jennings, Fred Jennings, and Ronald Jennings, all of Valhermoso Springs; sister, Elizabeth Ann Dunaway of Crossville, TN.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Alexander, Jason Alexander, Michael Jennings, Daryle Jennings, Flint Jennings, and Timmy Jennings.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
Dear Jennings Family, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Ted's passing. I work at Northrop Grumman and had the pleasure of seeing and talking to him every day. It was so enjoyable to start the day with Ted. We had so much in common. We both had a great interest in guns and the Civil War. I will greatly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Terry Clevenger
Terry Clevenger
June 27, 2011 | Harvest, AL
Jennings Family-
Ted was a positive influence on ALL of us who worked with him at Northrop Grumman. His genuine kindness made everyone feel cared for and important. He was never too busy for a kind word or a bit of encouragement and his "Light" truly served as an example of how we are to treat one another.Our workplace will never be the same after losing our great friend. All of us are keeping you in our prayers through this difficult time for your family.
Kathy Taylor
June 27, 2011 | Priceville, AL
Candy,
I worked with Ted at Priceville Foodland and, most recently, at Pinkerton for Northrop Grumman. I learned so much from him that I feel as though I've lost a father. I will forever remember him for the phone conversations we had where he never said "Bye," he just was done talking and hung up. He taught me to understand that there are no goodbyes in life because we will ultimately see each other again.My heart goes out to you, and I pray that you find solace in God's love and...
Frank Mangum
June 27, 2011 | Decatur, AL
Dear Jennings Family,
My name is Keith Ailor, I live in Huntsville, AL. and I knew Ted from work at Northrop Grumman. I had the pleasure of knowing Ted for 10 months. We talked and swapped a story every day. Our last conversation was about him wanting to buy and sell things at the Flea Market on a full time basis. Outside of God, my family and work, humor is one of the most important things in my life. Ted's oustanding sense of humor is what drew us together as friends. He is one...
Keith Ailor
June 27, 2011 | Huntsville, AL
Candy,
I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Ted. I had the opportunity to work with him at Northrop Grumman. He was a very sweet man and everyone liked him. He was always talking about you and his grandchildren and looking for special gifts for you. I will never forget the time he had me and you running around looking for those stupid hamsters toys that were so popular. LOL. He will be truly missed at Northrop Grumman. I will keep you and your family in my prayers...
Gina Mills
June 27, 2011 | Decatur, AL
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Charles Jewellson
June 27, 2011 | Priceville, AL
Candy,
I was so saddened to hear the sudden loss of Ted. I had the opportunity to work with him at Northrop Grumman. He was the sweetest man. He was always talking about you Candy and the grandchildren and looking for special gifts for you. I will never forget the time he had you looking for those little hamsters that were so popular that year and we were all in a mad dash to find them. We used to get so tickled about it. He was well liked and will be truly missed. I will keep you...
Gina Mills
June 27, 2011 | Decatur, AL